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Hykins Family History

Hykins Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lykins, Hawkins, Hopkins, Boykins, Hoskins, Adkins, Alkins, Hipkins

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Where is the Hykins family from?

You can see how Hykins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hykins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hykins families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Hykins families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Hykins's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hykins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hykins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Hykins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hykins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Hykins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Hykins. For the veterans among your Hykins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hykins lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Hykins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hykins in 1979 was 88, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hykins ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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